Acceleration
The ability to get up to speed fast off the first few steps, so you separate from defenders and win the race to the ball.
Speed and Agility Training in Columbus, Ohio
Get faster
Built for athletes at every stage, from middle school and high school to college and the pros, boys and girls, in any sport, who want to get faster, quicker, and more explosive. Our coaches train acceleration, top speed, and change of direction on a foundation of real sports science, then measure it so you can see the difference.
“It has helped take my strength, speed, and overall athletic performance to the next level.” Zack Weber, Bishop Watterson state champion now playing college football
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A partial list of schools where ARMORY athletes have gone on to compete
Ohio State University · Penn State University · Michigan State University · Northwestern University · Virginia Tech · Florida State University · Air Force Academy · University of Illinois · University of Wisconsin · University of Dayton · Butler University · High Point University · University of Charleston · Otterbein University
New here
Try two sessions first.
New athletes
Speed starter
$49for 2 sessions
One-time purchase. This does not auto-renew.
Two coached sessions with our staff. Train with our coaches, see how we build faster, more explosive athletes, and get a real feel for the program before you commit to a membership.
- Two coached strength and conditioning sessions
- Use both within 14 days
- New athletes, one starter per person
Your $49 applies toward your first month when you join a strength and conditioning membership within 30 days.
What it develops
Faster, quicker, more explosive.
Speed and agility training targets the athletic qualities that show up in every sport. We break speed down into its parts, coach each one deliberately, and put them back together so they carry over to the way you actually play.
Top-end speed
Your maximum sprinting speed once you are up and running, developed through sound mechanics and repeatable power.
Change of direction
Cutting, planting, and redirecting under control, so you can change course sharply without losing balance or momentum.
First-step quickness
The explosive first move that beats an opponent to a spot, whether you are driving, closing out, or reacting to a play.
Deceleration
Slowing down and stopping under control, one of the most overlooked and most protective qualities an athlete can build.
Explosive power
Vertical and horizontal power that shows up in your jump, your first step, and every explosive movement in your sport.
Who it is for
Grades 4 to 12, every sport.
This is for motivated athletes, roughly grades 4 through 12, across every sport, who want to get faster and more explosive. Acceleration, change of direction, and power carry over to basketball, football, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, track, and beyond. You do not need to be an elite athlete to start. You need to want to improve.
Memberships
Train consistently. Get faster.
Speed and agility is our strength and conditioning, so it is the same membership, coached by the same staff. Choose the volume that fits your season and switch tiers anytime. Every membership includes sports science testing, coach-led recovery, and our full recovery suite.
Single session
$50/session
One-time purchase. This does not auto-renew.
- One coached strength & conditioning session
- Book ahead with a coach
4 a month
$179/mo
Renews automatically each month
- 4 coached strength and conditioning sessions a month
- Sports science testing and re-testing included
- Coach-led recovery included
- Full recovery suite included
- Member pricing on physical therapy
Most popular
8 a month
$299/mo
Renews automatically each month
- 8 coached strength and conditioning sessions a month
- Sports science testing and re-testing included
- Coach-led recovery included
- Full recovery suite included
- Member pricing on physical therapy
Unlimited
$399/mo
Renews automatically each month
- Unlimited coached strength and conditioning sessions
- Sports science testing and re-testing included
- Coach-led recovery included
- Full recovery suite included
- Member pricing on physical therapy
Memberships are month to month with no minimum and no initiation fee. Cancel anytime, and switch tiers whenever your season changes, for example, a lighter plan in-season and more sessions in the offseason.
How billing works: your first payment is prorated for the days left in the current month. After that, your full monthly membership renews automatically on the 1st of each month until you cancel. There is no contract and no minimum, so you can cancel anytime in THE ARMORY app or by contacting us. To avoid the next charge, cancel before the 1st of the month. Payments already made are not refunded.
This is the same program as our athlete strength and conditioning. Playing basketball? Explore basketball training and the ARMORY Basketball Club. Working back from an injury? Our physical therapy team helps athletes return to full speed.
Add-on
Individualized training program.
Add fully individualized programming to any strength and conditioning membership. Your athlete still trains in our sessions with our coaches, but follows a plan written specifically for them, then adjusted as they progress.
Add-on
Individualized training program
+$150/mo
Renews automatically each month
Built around your athlete, not the group — their body, their sport, and their season.
- A training program written specifically for your athlete
- Programmed around injuries and return to play
- Balances left-to-right and side-to-side asymmetries
- Built for the demands of their sport and position
- In-season and game-week adjustments
Added on top of any strength and conditioning membership. Your coach builds the plan with you.
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An ARMORY parent
Strength and conditioning
From our athletes
What they say.
“THE ARMORY has been an invaluable partner to the Upper Arlington Girls Basketball program. Their staff has done an amazing job collaborating with our coaches to ensure our training plan is athlete centric. Our collective values are very much aligned and I trust the expertise of their team to help take our performance to the next level.”
Coach John Wanke · Head coach, Upper Arlington girls varsity basketball
An Ohio Capital Conference Coach of the Year, Coach Wanke has led the Golden Bears since 2021. Our staff runs supplemental strength and conditioning for his varsity program, built around the training his coaches already have in place.
“The strength and conditioning program at THE ARMORY is a game-changer for competitive athletes. My son, Adam, is a dedicated high school athlete who has always been committed to reaching his fitness goals. However, it wasn't until he began training with THE ARMORY Strength & Conditioning team that he truly started to unlock his full potential. The coaching, structure, and attention to detail are second to none. Every workout is purpose-driven, and athletes are taught not only how to train harder but how to train smarter to maximize their performance. The ARMORY coaching staff bring proven training methods and coaching techniques developed at the Division I collegiate level — an experience that is rarely available to high school and youth athletes. Whether your athlete is just beginning their athletic journey or preparing to compete at the collegiate level and beyond, I wholeheartedly recommend THE ARMORY Strength & Conditioning program. The investment in their training will pay dividends in performance, confidence, and long-term athletic development.”
Brandon Fitt · Parent of Adam Fitt, Port Clinton High School punter and kicker
“My name is Zack Weber, and I've been training at THE ARMORY since the day it opened. Not long after, I joined the Strength and Conditioning program as an athlete. I can confidently say that the coaches and staff at THE ARMORY have played a major role in my athletic development and were instrumental in helping me earn the opportunity to play college football. The Strength and Conditioning program has pushed me to become the best athlete I can be. It has helped take my strength, speed, and overall athletic performance to the next level while teaching me the discipline and work ethic needed to compete at a higher level. I wouldn't be where I am today without the support, coaching, and environment that THE ARMORY has provided.”
Zack Weber · Bishop Watterson state champion, now playing football at the University of Charleston
“Awesome experience, with detailed coaches and a great environment.”
Cade Stover · Ohio State tight end · Big Ten Tight End of the Year · NFL, Houston Texans
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Time to get to work.
Tell us your sport and goal — a coach handles the rest.
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Speed and agility is our strength and conditioning, so these are the same sessions on the same weekly schedule. Reserve your sessions in advance, then find a session below and book your spot.
The staff
Who coaches it.
Markus Hood
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Markus Hood is THE ARMORY's Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. A former Division II football player at Notre Dame College with professional strength and conditioning certifications, he pairs a competitor's experience with an evidence-based approach. He has led year-round performance programs for multi-sport high school athletes and worked with Division I athletes across a range of sports. His coaching centers on what carries over to competition — speed mechanics, strength and power, and efficient movement — built on accountability and clear standards. Markus leads with education, honesty, and each athlete's long-term development ahead of quick fixes.
Jace Middleton
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Jace Middleton is an assistant strength and conditioning coach at THE ARMORY and for the St. Francis DeSales High School football program. A two-sport athlete at Ohio State, he signed as a baseball pitcher before earning a preferred walk-on spot at tight end for the Buckeyes, after a standout multi-sport career at Olentangy High School. Because he so recently competed at the highest levels of college sports, Jace coaches from real experience, meeting young athletes exactly where they are. He leads with high energy, genuine belief, and a relentless work ethic.
Questions
Good to know.
Yes. This is a monthly membership. Your first payment is prorated for the days left in the current month, and then your full monthly membership renews automatically on the 1st of each month until you cancel. There is no contract and no minimum, so you can cancel anytime in THE ARMORY app or by contacting us. To avoid your next charge, cancel before the 1st of the month. Payments already made are not refunded, and there are no partial or prorated refunds.
It is for motivated youth and high school athletes, roughly grades 4 to 12, in every sport who want to get faster, quicker, and more explosive. You do not need to be an elite athlete to start. You need to want to improve.
It develops acceleration, top-end speed, change of direction, first-step quickness, deceleration, and vertical and explosive power, the athletic qualities that translate across sports.
Our strength and conditioning staff use timing gates and sprint testing, force plates, and jump testing to measure where an athlete is, coach the movements that matter, and re-test over time so improvement shows up in the data.
No, they are the same thing. Speed and agility is not a separate program, a package, or an add-on, it is our strength and conditioning, coached by the same staff in the same sessions. You cannot do one without the other. Every strength and conditioning session builds speed, quickness, and power, because that is how we coach it.
It is built on the same sports science our staff uses with college and professional athletes, scaled to each athlete's age, sport, and stage of development.
Every sport. Acceleration, change of direction, and explosive power carry over to basketball, football, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, track, and beyond.
Reach out to one of our coaches at mhood@wearethearmory.com, or fill out our intake form, and our strength and conditioning staff will follow up to talk it through with you.
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Reach out to one of our coaches or send us your details, and our strength and conditioning staff will talk it through with you.